Control Design Engineer

Control Design Engineer

Nordex

Hamburg, Germany

We are a global leader in wind power technology, developing advanced solutions that drive renewable energy transition. Join our international Control Engineering team and help shape the performance and reliability of our next-generation of wind turbines.

YOUR TASKS

• Analyze and resolve complex control issues within the wind turbine fleet, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in an international environment
• Identify fault patterns and deviations to develop preventive measures, focusing on improving turbine reliability
• Design and enhance control functions for wind turbines based on insights from fleet analysis
• Implement control functions on programmable logic controllers (PLC) using a model-based design and automated code generation approach
• Define test and acceptance criteria for validating closed-loop control systems
• Ensure quality assurance through software testing, including SiL and HiL setups in the lab and on-site at wind turbines
• Prepare and maintain software documentation in compliance with internal standards

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Control, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• Initial professional experience in a relevant field
• Proven experience in PLC software development using Matlab/Simulink (mandatory); familiarity with IEC 61131 is an advantage
• Programming skills in C/C++, Python, and version control systems (Git, SVN) are desirable
• Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Modbus TCP, CAN
• Strong knowledge of control design techniques, including robust control and Kalman filters
• Additional experience in predictive control, fault-tolerant control, system identification, and machine learning algorithms is a plus
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken); proficiency in Spanish and/or German is an asset